Thought crimes were commonly adopted in the [[Soviet Union]] and many other [[Communism|Communist]] countries.
Thought crimes were commonly adopted in the [[Soviet Union]] and many other [[Communism|Communist]] countries.
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Today, [[Europe]]an [[Liberal]]s are sometimes tempted with the introduction of laws punishing the expression of opinions, especially involving criticism of [[Homosexuality]].
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Today, [[Europe]]an [[Liberal]]s are sometimes tempted with the introduction of laws punishing the expression of opinions, especially involving criticism of [[Homosexuality]]. Due to the fact that restrictions on thought are explicitly banned in the [[Constitution]], American liberals tend to oppress dissent through less extreme methods such as control over the media.